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In Canada, the truck drivers’ protests on the border have got the whole nation talking. Truck drivers turned up at the border in big rigs to protest vaccine mandates and Covid-19 measures.
Organisers, some of which have a history of white nationalism and racism, inisited the protests would be peaceful, but reports coming out suggest it’s anything but.
The protests – dubbed the Freedom Convoy – were sparked by a vaccine mandate for truckers crossing the US-Canada border, implemented by PM Trudeau. The rule means unvaccinated Canadian truckers crossing the two nations’ boundary would have to quarantine once they’re returned home.
The protests have spurred interesting headlines and reports. There have been images of protesters turning up with Nazi symbol flags, racial slurs and defacing a statue of Terry Fox.
But celebrities such as Trump, Elon Musk and Russell Brand have thrown their support behind the protesters.
The Telegraph says Justin Trudeau has been forced to flee from his home after thousands of lorry drivers descended on Ottawa to protest his government’s Covid crackdown.
The Independent says a soup kitchen in Ottawa has reported that members of the trucking convoy have been harassing its staff for meals, and using “racial slurs.”
Observer says If you wanted to alienate the largest number of Canadians in the shortest amount of time, you couldn’t do much better than defacing a Terry Fox statue.
Daily Mail says Donald Trump proclaimed his support for Canadian truck drivers protesting against vaccine mandates, telling a rally in Texas that he was with the drivers ‘all the way’.
Daily Express – Boris vows to unleash benefits of Brexit
The arrest of Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood on suspicion of rape and assault leads the front page of the Daily Mirror.
The Independent – NHS struggles to identify unvaccinated workers
A policy blitz, Brexit bill, and a visit to Ukraine are on the agenda for the prime minister this week, The Guardian.
Metro reports that Boris Johnson is facing another backlash from his backbenchers after confirming that an April tax hike will go ahead.
The Guardian says Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, will travel to Moscow on Tuesday in a visit that has drawn criticism from the country’s political opposition.
The Independent says former Brexit minister Lord Frost has ruled himself out of returning to Downing Street over his opposition to the National Insurance hike.
The Guardian says Dominic Cummings has said it is his “duty to get rid” of Boris Johnson as prime minister, describing it as “sort of like fixing the drains”.
The Independent says care home residents will be looking forward to reuniting with loved ones as the Government lifts restrictions on the number of visitors they can receive.
The Metro says Boris Johnson was set to cancel Christmas for a second year running over fears of the Omicron wave, reports say.
The Guardian says a sweeping new bill with powerful bipartisan support in the US Senate would establish an inquiry into the country’s Covid-19 response.
The Independent says Actress fired from drama company for complaining about Manhattan shutdown for NYPD funeral.
The Metro says a freedom convoy’ of anti-vaccine truckers which descended on the Canadian capital sparked fears for the Prime Minister’s safety.
The Guardian says two police officers have been shot dead while on a routine patrol in western Germany.
The Metro says parts of the UK woke up to school closures and power cuts as back-to-back storms caused havoc.
The Independent says Kanye West: Australian PM issues strict warning to rapper to be fully vaccinated before country tour.
The Metro says Miss USA 2019 and Extra TV host Cheslie Kryst has died at the age of 30, it has been confirmed.
Monday’s front pages rapport on the arrest of Manchester United and England footballer Mason Greenwood.
BBC News says ministers will meet later to decide whether or not to scrap mandatory Covid vaccinations for NHS staff in England.